To the best of our knowledge, and in accordance with the applicable reporting principles, the consolidated financial statements give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the Group, and the Group management report includes a fair review of the development and performance of the business and the position of the Group, together with a description of the principal opportunities and risks associated with the expected development of the Group.

Hannover, 6 March 2015

Wallin	Althoff	Chèvre	Gräber

Dr. Miller	Dr. Pickel	Vogel